Made in New York: An Iranian Liquor That’s Banned in Iran

As war engulfs their homeland, four expats are distilling aragh sagi, a Persian drink that’s catching on in American bars, ...
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From Iran's shadows to New York shelves: The rise of SAG Aragh Sagi

A Spirit Born in Secrecy (Image Credits: Unsplash) New York – As conflict intensifies in their native Iran, four expatriates ...
Forbes

An Illegal Iranian Spirit Finds Its Place In New York City

In a city that has long welcomed the world's displaced cultures, New York has become home for one of Iran's most enduring, and officially forbidden, drinks. Four Iranian friends now living in New York ...

Every dog can have its day elsewhere

Once shunned, the fiery Iranian spirit Aragh Sagi now flourishes in American culture, drawing parallels to Indian artists ...
The New York Times

Alcohol Poisonings Rise in Iran, Where Bootleggers Defy a Ban

Iran’s prohibition of the drinking and selling of alcohol has led to a flourishing underground market. But even officials have acknowledged a wave of hospitalizations and deaths in recent months. By ...